Swedish metal band Crucified Barbara has signed a recording and publishing deal with Despotz Records. They are currently in the studio completing their fourth album scheduled to be released in August 2014 to follow The Midnight Chase, released two years ago.

Says the band: "We have more energy and take a much clearer position than ever before, and the result has been so far our absolute best, hardest and most important album. We are super excited to have signed with Despotz, the album of the year deserves a fantastic record label."